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Hi,
We are a family of 6 in Glandore, West Cork, Ireland. Glandore village is a beautiful, very small coastal village.
Our kids are aged 24, 11, 10 & 4.
My husband works in IT, my eldest son works on a farm and I manage holiday accommodations.
For a few weeks in April we are looking for someone to help me with gardening tasks (for example digging up a lawn and re-planting with wildflower seeds) and occasional tasks in our home like housework, cooking and child minding.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a beautiful area with sea views. You will be part of a West Cork lifestyle in a small and very warm community.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for someone motivated, hardworking and independent to help around our home for 2-3 weeks in May.
Ideally we are looking for someone to give me a helping hand with our garden, household chores and babysitting for a few hours each day. We are flexible and will always try to work around your plans too.
Our home is fun, lively, noisy and sometimes a bit chaotic! We prioritise family and friends and that is why we we are looking for help with running our home.
Typical tasks include:
Getting the garden ready for summer. Digging and some heavy gardening projects.
Housework (for example - laundry, cleaning kitchen & bathrooms, tidying)
cooking ( lunch or dinner)
childminding (occasionally)
We are fun and easy going and have often had au-pairs stay with us. We have kayaks, topaz sailing boat and a bike that you can use and we are happy to drive you to the nearest town or bus stop.
You will have your own bedroom in our house. If you are interested in staying please contact me and I will send you on photos of our location and home.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
You will have your own bedroom and bathroom. we will provide all food.
What else ...
For your time off there are 2 towns 15 mins drive away Clonakilty & Skibbereen. We live in one of the most scenic area in Ireland so it's a great place for exploring the unspoilt, rural countryside.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
You would have a dedicated workspace with wifi access access. It is not connected to the main house so you would have privacy.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
